Commenting on information from Cancer Research UK which reveals alcohol as a significant factor in the trebling of primary liver cancer in the past 30 years, Alcohol Concern Chief Executive Don Shenker said:
"This new research is building on a body of evidence which highlights the link between alcohol and cancer and the need for action.
"It’s well known that excessive alcohol consumption can lead to liver cirrhosis, but many people aren’t aware that cirrhosis can develop into cancer.
"We’re facing a public health crisis in terms of alcohol-related cancers and other health conditions because of cheap, easily available alcohol and a lack of health information to go with it.
"The UK needs to follow the evidence base for ending cut-price alcohol to drive our consumption down and reduce the rate of cancers and other diseases.
"The government can’t hope to do that unless it’s willing to get tough on the availability of low cost alcohol."
Alcohol Concern